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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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361 | Calories |
20g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
31g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 361 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 20g | 26% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Cholesterol 241mg | 80% |
Sodium 796mg | 35% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 11% |
Protein 31g | |
Calcium 193mg | 15% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Prawn masala is simple yet delicious and, like many Indian dishes, it is packed with flavor. The recipe is quite easy and most of the ingredients are those great spices we expect in Indian cuisine, so don't let the list scare you off.
The recipe involves two steps: a marinade and a masala gravy. The nice thing is that the prawns are marinated only as long as it takes to make the gravy, so the recipe doesn't take much time at all.
Ingredients
- 17 ounces large prawns (or shrimp; raw, peeled, deveined, and washed)
- For the Marinade
- 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander
- 2 green chilies
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable, canola, or sunflower)
- For the Gravy
- 4 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2 large onions (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 2 large tomatoes (diced)
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala powder
- 1 dash salt (to taste)
- 1/4 cup water (boiling)
- Garnish: coriander (chopped)
Steps to Make It
Note: While there are multiple steps to this recipe, this prawn masala dish is broken down into workable categories to help you better plan for preparation and cooking.
Marinate the Prawns
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a blender, combine all of the marinade ingredients and grind until it's a smooth paste.
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In a large, non-metallic bowl, place the prawns and pour the marinade over them. Mix to coat all the prawns well.
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Cover the bowl and store in the refrigerator to marinate while you make the gravy.
Prepare the Masala Gravy
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Gather the ingredients.
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In a heavy-bottomed pan, heat 4 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat.
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When the cooking oil is hot, add the chopped onions. Sauté until the onions begin to turn a pale golden brown color.
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Add the garlic and ginger pastes and sauté for 1 minute.
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Add the tomatoes, all the powdered spices, and salt to taste. Mix well.
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Sauté the masala (onion-tomato-spice mixture) until the oil begins to separate from it. This can take up to 10 minutes.
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When the masala begins to look ready, turn off the heat.
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Put the prepared masala into the food processor and grind into a smooth paste (do not add water). Remove and place in a separate container.
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Finish the Dish
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Using the same frying pan as before, turn the heat on medium.
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Once it is hot, add the prawns and marinade and sauté until the prawns just begin to turn opaque.
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Add the prepared masala and boiling water. Stir well.
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Cook for 1 to 2 minutes and turn off the heat.
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Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with chapatis (Indian flatbread) or plain or jeera (cumin) rice, and Kachumber salad.
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Enjoy!
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Tip
- The trick is to cook the prawns quickly or they will get rubbery and chewy.
Recipe Variation
- If you don't have prawns or shrimp, you can make this with skinless, boneless chicken pieces and it is just as delicious.
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